Pete Davidson has opened up about the intense media scrutiny and obsession with his personal life, especially regarding his sexuality and 'big d**k energy,' which he finds embarrassing and damaging.

He blames his ex-girlfriend Ariana Grande for fueling the focus on his sexuality, notably after a 2018 viral tweet where she joked about his penis size, leading to long-term discomfort.

Davidson feels that this relentless attention reduces his identity to his physical attributes, distracting from his career achievements and causing emotional pain.

Despite their past, Davidson and Grande are reportedly on good terms, with Grande supporting his current life, including his upcoming first child and recent Oscar nomination.

He remains optimistic about his career, with upcoming film roles in 2025 and a new relationship with Elsie Hewitt, who praised him as the 'best person' she has ever met.

Davidson has leveraged his notoriety, including being branded as Reformation’s 'Official Boyfriend' in 2023 for promotional purposes.

He announced in July that he is expecting his first child with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, despite feeling embarrassed about the media attention surrounding his personal life.

Davidson has been open about his struggles with substance abuse, including periods of sobriety since 2017 and rehab stints in 2023 and 2024.

Currently, Davidson stars alongside Eddie Murphy in the Prime Video comedy 'The Pickup,' showcasing his ongoing acting career.

While offered sponsorships emphasizing his physical reputation, Davidson has turned them down until recently, when a female-targeted clothing brand made him their 'Official Boyfriend.'

He expressed a desire to pursue acting roles that challenge his perceived type and to move away from playing himself in films.

Davidson emphasized his wish to avoid victimization but acknowledged that media obsession has negatively impacted his mental health and relationships, describing it as traumatic.